RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06735599
Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Heart Health in Adults With High Blood Pressure
Effects of Wild Blueberry Consumption on Gut, Brain, and Cardiovascular Health in Non-Hispanic Black and White Adults With High Blood Pressure
Sponsor
Georgia State University
Enrollment
80 participants
Start Date
Sep 17, 2024
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of wild blueberries on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in non-Hispanic Black and White adults with elevated blood pressure.
Eligibility
Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 65 Years
Inclusion Criteria4
- Individuals 45-65 years of age
- Diagnosis of elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension (systolic blood pressure = 120-139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure = 80-89 mmHg) for at least 6 months
- BMI 25-30 kg/m2 via anthropometric measurements.
- Ability to give consent
Exclusion Criteria8
- Allergies to berries
- Use of one hypertensive drug for less than three months
- Use of more than one anti-hypertensive drug, insulin, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs, active cancer, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, thyroid, and neurological disorders or severe head injury
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption (\>2 drinks/day)
- Consuming antioxidant, probiotic, and prebiotic supplements
- Pregnant or lactating
- Participating in a weight loss program
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTWild Blueberry
Daily consumption of 22 g of freeze-dried wild blueberry freeze-dried powder for 8 weeks
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo
Daily consumption of 22 g of freeze-dried macronutrient-matched placebo powder for 8 weeks
Locations(1)
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